Optional Downloads

Plug-ins and Libraries

FFmpeg import/export library – Allows Audacity to import and export many additional audio formats such as AC3, AMR(NB), M4A and WMA, and to import audio from video files. Be sure to download the FFmpeg version marked as compatible for your version of Audacity.

Alternative Download Links

If you have trouble with your download, or need an older version of Audacity, try:

Audacity 1.2.5 is a legacy version for Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.3 (Intel) only.

Audacity 1.2.6a is a legacy version for Mac OS X 10.0 to 10.3 (PPC) only.

Audacity 1.0.0 is a legacy version for Mac OS 9 only.

Audacity runs best with at least 1 GB RAM and a 1 GHz processor on the above versions of OS X. Where Audacity is to be used for lengthy multi-track projects, we recommend a minimum of 2 GB RAM and 2 GHz processor.